Creative and design
Art market coordinator
Co-ordinating the selling of art, luxury items or collectables in and across the art market with relevant stakeholders.
Summary
This occupation is found in the art market industry, as part of a team delivering sales. An art market coordinator may be employed by galleries, auction houses or art dealers.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to use specialist knowledge and expertise in art history and research to co-ordinate the selling of artworks in and across the art market with relevant stakeholders. They can work across all art market environments such as galleries, auction houses, and dealers. These may include offices, studios, showrooms, warehouses, art fairs or a combination of these.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with departmental specialists and wider operational teams. They also work with legal and finance departments to provide relevant information on artworks and complete a transaction from end to end. To facilitate sales they liaise with clients, internal colleagues and external stakeholders in the UK or internationally.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for managing the operational elements of art sales, whether that be in the form of art market auctions (live or online), private sales or ‘buy it now’. This will require specialist knowledge and skills in art history and aesthetics to appropriately coordinate logistics, compliance, negotiation, deal making, client services and marketing and research. Roles and responsibilities may vary from organisation to organisation depending on the size of the employer, the specific method of selling and the nature of the artworks involved.
Typical job titles include
- Art shipping coordinator | Art technician | Art transport coordinator | Assistant art advisor | Assistant curator | Cataloguer | Department coordinator - art | Gallery manager | Junior art researcher | Junior gallery coordinator | Post sale coordinator | Pre-sale coordinator | Sale coordinator
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
Techniques and approaches to communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
K2:
Client service principles and best practice.
K3:
Current trends and developments in the art, luxury items or collectables market, including emerging artists and makers, popular art movements, and market demand.
K4:
Principles of research and analysis.
K5:
Broad understanding of the main periods and movements of art history, or the history of luxury items or collectables.
K6:
The roles, responsibilities, and interdependencies of different parties in sales and exhibitions and your role within this.
K7:
Sources for research and sector-relevant information.
K8:
Valuation methods and criteria used to appraise art, luxury items or collectables including provenance, condition and relationship to market trends.
K9:
Approaches to keeping knowledge up-to-date and opportunities for continued professional development (CPD).
K10:
Digital tools and software, for example client relationship management (CRM) or inventory management systems, digital cataloguing, and online auction platforms.
K11:
Legislation, regulations and guidance for the art, luxury items or collectables market including copyright and intellectual property rights, GDPR, anti-money laundering (AML) trademarks and artist resale rights.
K12:
Key legal, regulatory and compliance requirements for example ivory laws, fire regulations, toy safety, import and export regulations.
K13:
Resource requirements including budget, time, suppliers and sustainability considerations.
K14:
Best practice for handling, transporting, and storing art, luxury items or collectables.
K15:
Ethical practices and standards including provenance research, authenticity verification and fair-trade practices.
K16:
Marketing and promotional techniques to use in different settings for example in person, online or recorded and which is appropriate for different audiences.
K17:
Health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures including safe working practice, manual handling and risk assessments.
K18:
The broad intent of the organisation’s policies and procedures including equity, diversity and inclusivity.
Technical Educational Products
- ST1450: Art market coordinator (Level 3) Development stage
- Reference:
- OCC1450
- Status:
Occupational standard in development
- SOC 2020 code:
- 0
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
S1:
Collaborate with stakeholders using appropriate communication techniques.
S2:
Maintain client service standards addressing inquires and concerns promptly.
S3:
Conduct ethical research and verification processes to ensure authenticity and provenance.
S4:
Analyse art, luxury items or collectables to identify their historical context and other relevant information.
S5:
Select and use software to manage data and undertake research projects.
S6:
Conduct accurate valuations, considering various factors that influence market value.
S7:
Support plans and projects related to sales or exhibitions.
S8:
Undertake applied research to benefit projects or business goals.
S9:
Plan and implement personal and organisational development needs.
S10:
Use digital tools and software to manage collections, conduct online auctions or create digital catalogues.
S11:
Apply intellectual property laws and maintain confidentiality agreements when dealing with art, luxury items, collectables or client information.
S12:
Develop and manage budgets for an event or project.
S13:
Follow relevant legal, regulatory and compliance requirements in transactions and activities.
S14:
Ensure resources are used efficiently and responsibly.
S15:
Safely handle, transport and store art, luxury items or collectables, using appropriate techniques and equipment to prevent damage.
S16:
Analyse and interpret trends in the art, luxury items or collectables market.
S17:
Develop and implement marketing and promotional campaigns to increase visibility and engagement for exhibitions, auctions or galleries.
S18:
Work in line with health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
S19:
Work in line with equity, diversity, and inclusion best practice.
Technical Educational Products
- ST1450: Art market coordinator (Level 3) Development stage
- Reference:
- OCC1450
- Status:
Occupational standard in development
- SOC 2020 code:
- 0
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
B1:
Collaboration. Working collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance engagement, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality client service and satisfaction.
B2:
Responsibility. Takes personal responsibility for sustainable working practices, planning, time management and personal wellbeing. Responsibly manages information, data and financial obligations.
B3:
Commitment. Dedicated to CPD and proactively supports an inclusive workplace.
B4:
Diligence. Adheres to compliance and ethical standards and practices in all aspects of work.
B5:
Flexibility. Adapts to deal with new and changing situations.
Technical Educational Products
- ST1450: Art market coordinator (Level 3) Development stage
- Reference:
- OCC1450
- Status:
- Occupational standard in development
- SOC 2020 code:
- 0
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
